Suspect confesses to cop killing

Michael Cumberbatch

The suspect held for the murder of policeman Michael Cumberbatch has confessed, according to Crime Chief Seelall Persaud.

Persaud told Stabroek News yesterday that the suspect was also identified in an identification parade which was conducted yesterday morning. A post-mortem examination conducted on the slain cop’s remains yesterday confirmed that he died as a result of gunshot injuries. Based on eyewitness accounts, he was shot twice.

Police had said in a statement that at around 8.40 pm on Monday, Cumberbatch was shot and killed